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Shabby Chic Lampshade

Shabby Chic Lampshade

~First things you will need before you start this project are a pair of scissors, felt, lampshade (new or old) and a small hot glue gun. Are you excited yet!!! I AM~

Once you find the lampshade you want to work with then you can start to make it shabby chic~I like to use old dingy lampshades because it feels nice to bring it back to life, however you can use a new one if you choose to. You will be applying felt on the lampshade so you want to make sure you have enough felt before you start.

I just used the 9×12 sheets from Hobby Lobby, or you can get them at your local craft store. They are usually really cheap, I paid $.29 per sheet and used about 10 sheets. Before you start cutting the felt plug your hot glue gun in.

Below is the lampshade I am using today.

I cut squares approximately 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″. All I did was fold the sheet in half then cut at the crease. As you can see below I have 4 different sizes all done by continuously folding in half and cutting.I continued this process until my squares were around that size. Remember, the smaller you go the fuller the lamp will look.

When you are ready for gluing you will need to get one of your squares and fold it in half. (thanks paige for being my hand model) LOL

Next you will gently take your hot glue gun and squeeze the glue onto the crease you just created.

Once you have your glue on the crease, quickly fold your square in half again. This will make it a lot smaller so do not worry if your square has shrunk a lot!

You will directly place the felt onto the lampshade without letting go of the fold you just made. Your first piece will take the most time because you need to hold it down with your fingers until the glue is completely dry. (please be careful, glue can really burn you 🙂

Once your first piece is glued on, you can now start adding the other pieces of felt using the same technique as the first. The only difference now is that you will not have to hold the piece of felt down as long. Don’t be discouraged after you put your first one on! I promise after you put your 3rd or 4th piece on you will start to see the way it’s supposed to look~

GOOD LUCK~~ Please post pictures when you are done and I will do a follow up blog with all the ones that were sent to me~~~ I can’t wait to see your magnificent lampshade~

MY VERY OWN SHABBY CHIC FELT LAMPSHADE~
P.S. This would be a great Christmas gift~

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24 thoughts on “Shabby Chic Lampshade”

  1. Gisele Theriault

    omg i love this!! what a great idea!! it's adorable 🙂 I just might try my hand at this wh en I go home for the holidays! Thanks for being so fabulous

  2. Anonymous

    so cute! i am re-doing Charley's room. Pink felt with this will be sooo cute! XO

  3. Jaderbomb

    Thanks Gisele!!! Miss ya! Have not seen you on here in a lil minute!! Im ready for you to post a new blog. Glad you like the lamp!

  4. Jaderbomb

    Thanks Kim! Pink will be so cute and girly!! And we all love girly right!!! If you are too busy and don't have the time, remember I still sell all of my talent 🙂 Hope to see ya soon!

  12. Sheer Serendipity

    Such a cute idea! I think we could do so many different things with lampshades, this shade is so adorable. Great job!

  13. Jaderbomb

    Sheer Serendipity: Thanks!!! There are a MILLION things we can do with lampshades!!!! Glad you enjoyed it!!

  14. Meg

    Wow, so cute! I love this–I've never seen this idea before. Thanks for sharing!

  19. Jaderbomb

    Ginger: Thanks!!!!!

    Jessa: I love the colors also!!!! Such a fun project!!!

    Nifty Thrifty Things: Thanks girly!!!! Don't forget to follow me so you can keep up with my fun crafts!!!

  21. SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime

    Hi, friend! I'm admiring all your creative projects here so can you please share them with us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop? I hope to see you there at the party 🙂

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